Research

It’s clear that shrike numbers are dropping. To address shrike declines, we need to better understand the factors driving those declines, as well as gain more insights the full annual life-cycle population dynamics and the connections between different populations within and between seasons.

Shrike populations are scattered and vary in size. We use standardized research protocols to ensure the data we collect is consistent and comparable, allowing us to better understand those populations and the differences between them. This, in turn, will help us assess the threats shrikes face — both locally and range-wide — and determine how best to mitigate them.

Current priorities:

landowner engagement, which is critical to the recovery and long-term sustainability of the species